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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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